Frozen Chinook Salmon for Sashimi Blocks from Mexico
Large frozen blocks of Chinook salmon, head-off and pin-boned, destined for Japanese sashimi slicing. Remains HTS 0303.12.00.12 as frozen whole-equivalent Pacific salmon excluding fillets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure blast-freezing records to -40°F for parasite destruction per FDA aquaculture rules
• Label with country of catch (e.g
• Alaska) for traceability
• Separate from shrimp shipments to avoid Section 609 turtle excluder device violations